Congenital esophageal stenosis. A rare cause of food impaction in the adult.
When esophageal peristalsis is preserved, the presentation of congenital esophageal stenosis may be delayed until adulthood. Serial Maloney dilations are a safe and effective method of treating muscular congenital esophageal stenosis.
McNally
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Department of Medicine, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia 30905-5100.
Collier
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EH
Lopiano
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MC
Brewer
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TG
Wong
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D000328:Adult; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004106:Dilatation; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital / Q000503:physiopathology; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005502:Food; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008365:Manometry; D010528:Peristalsis; D011859:Radiography